World Leaders Urged To Tackle Soaring Global Food Prices

World Leaders Urged To Tackle Soaring Global Food Prices

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

A Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

A Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

A Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

A Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmers work on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmers work on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmers work on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmers work on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmers work on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmers work on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmers work on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmers work on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmers work on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmers work on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Global Food Prices Continue To Soar

Guang Niu

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades.

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Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of... News PhotoBeijing,China - East Asia,Farmer,Finance,Full Length,Human Interest,WorkingPhotographer Guang NiuCollection: Getty Images News 2007 Getty ImagesBEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 16: Chinese farmer works on a field on April 16, 2008 on the outskirt of Beijing, China. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, China is set to raise the minimum purchase prices of rice and wheat for the second time this year as global grain prices hit their highest peak in two decades. (Photo by Guang Niu/Getty Images)